Patriots trade Justin Green to Cowboys for Ben Bass

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(8/12/2014)The Patriots and Cowboys struck a deal Tuesday, with defensive back Justin Green heading to Dallas in exchange for defensive tackle Ben Bass.

The Cowboys are shorthanded at the cornerback position after Orlando Scandrick received a four-game suspension Monday. Green, who was a rookie free agent last season, spent time on the New England practice squad as well as two games on the active roster. Bass spent all of last season on injured reserve but got into two games during his rookie season in 2012.

Patriots waive two defensive players

Report: Patriots release Leon Washington

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2013)The Patriots have released injury-prone running back Leon Washington, according to a report from ESPN.com Saturday. Washington has not appeared in a game since Oct. 6 due to ankle troubles, and had just one carry for 1 yard in two games with the Patriots on the season.

The Patriots added defensive back Justin Green from the practice squad to take Washington's place on the 53-man roster.